Description
The guide helps clergy:
- Prepare 2015 tax returns
- Understand tax laws
- Correctly report federal income taxes and social security taxes
- Distinguish relevant exemptions
- Reduce tax liability
The guide helps church treasurers, board members, bookkeepers, attorneys, CPA’s and tax practitioners:
- Define “income” for the church
- Handle and report employee business expenses
- Understand the substantiation rules that apply to charitable contributions and designated contributions
- Grasp federal tax reporting requirements that apply to churches and church employees
Beyond help preparing annual tax returns ministers, churches, and their advisors find the guide indispensible throughout the year with in-depth coverage on:
- Charitable contributions
- Clergy retirement plans
- Social Security taxes
- Church reporting requirements
- Housing allowance
- Business-expense reimbursements
Known as the most comprehensive, accurate yet easy-to-understand tax guide available for church leaders you will find yourself regularly referencing key topics, charts, sample forms, and real-life illustrations for all your tax and legal questions.
